Unexpectedly Brilliant

Rating: 8/10 (30 October 2013)

In short: i saw the trailer on TV and it looked terrible, now after watching the movie on the small screen, i wish i had paid to watch it at the cinema. It was a thoroughly entertaining movie.
In (slight) detail: Firstly, what were they thinking when they made the trailer? It makes the movie look thoughtless, stupid and worse than transformers (which i hate). It didn't appear to be the type of movie i would enjoy, i would sit there laughing at the cliché acting and unoriginal story. HOWEVER, after borrowing the bluray from a friend, i decided to watch it (mainly to please my girlfriend, who likes these kinda things). I usually prefer pretentious thought provoking films (i know). I put this movie on with low expectations, and somehow from start to finish it kept me highly entertained. Although it was in parts very chiche, it didn't matter. The acting was decent (Idris Elba stole the show). The special effects were mind blowing and i was never bored. Bravo Guillermo Del Torro!!!